Gaming content creator and 100 Thieves co-owner Jack “CouRageJD” Dunlop has announced his latest major tournament, the CouRage Clash, a $100,000 Battlefield 6: RedSec showdown in partnership with Electronic Arts. The event is set for November 11, 2025, and will see 32 of the world’s top streamers and creators go head-to-head in Battlefield’s newest mode, Gauntlet.

NEXT WEEK 11/11

THE FIRST EVER BATTLEFIELD 6: REDSEC TOURNAMENT

$100K PRIZEPOOL

GAUNTLET MODE

8 TEAMS // 32 PLAYERS@BATTLEFIELD | #SponsoredbyEA pic.twitter.com/F3OYwHRejP

— Jack “CouRage” Dunlop (@CouRageJD) November 4, 2025

A New Battlefield Tournament with Serious Firepower

The CouRage Clash marks Battlefield 6’s biggest influencer event yet, celebrating the explosive launch of the RedSec expansion. Taking place entirely within the game’s new Gauntlet Mode, players will battle across key areas of the Fort Lyndon battle royale map, completing objectives like capturing consoles, holding zones, and protecting VIPs while fending off enemy squads.

The format will feature eight squads of four players, with each round eliminating lower-placed teams until a single squad remains standing after round four. With $100,000 (around £76,200) on the line, fans can expect some intense firefights, tactical plays, and high-level coordination from some of the most skilled and entertaining creators in the FPS scene.

Creators Rush to Join the Line-Up

Following the announcement, CouRageJD took to social media to call for participants, and the response was immediate. Top streamers from every corner of the world threw their names into the hat.

Brazilian creator StolenBR expressed his wish to “play and represent Brazil,” while Spanish-speaking streamers Deus Amir, El Panito5, and Kesto voiced their eagerness to bring their massive communities into the competition.

North American names like DiazBiffle, OpTic ZLaner, and EndersFPS also showed strong interest, alongside Aussie streamer SilkOCE, who joked about missing out due to regional restrictions. Even PrimitiveAK chimed in humorously, imagining “losing $100,000 to a tank in the last circle.”

The excitement reflects just how much anticipation Battlefield 6’s RedSec expansion has built among creators and fans alike, especially with this being the first large-scale influencer tournament for the game.

What Makes Gauntlet Mode Special

Battlefield’s Gauntlet Mode is a fresh addition introduced with the RedSec Season One update. It combines the chaos of battle royale with structured, objective-based gameplay. Players are forced to adapt between aggressive combat and coordinated teamwork as they capture, defend, and complete missions across different zones.

This makes the mode ideal for competitive play, striking a balance between entertainment and strategic skill, something CouRageJD is clearly aiming to highlight through the CouRage Clash.

CouRage’s Return to Esports Commentary

For longtime fans, this tournament marks a full-circle moment for CouRageJD. While he’s best known today for his energetic content and co-ownership of 100 Thieves, he actually began his career as an esports commentator with Major League Gaming, covering titles like Call of Duty back in 2018.

More recently, CouRage hosted a successful $100,000 Marvel Rivals tournament in October 2025, featuring players like Vladan “Necros” Konstantinov and James “Clayster” Eubanks. That event drew impressive viewership, blending competitive energy with influencer appeal, something this Battlefield 6 tournament looks set to replicate.

Looking Ahead to November 11

With hype building across social media, Battlefield fans won’t have to wait long to see how this plays out. The CouRage Clash kicks off on November 11, 2025, bringing together global communities across Twitch, Kick, and YouTube for one of the year’s most anticipated crossover events between content creation and competitive gaming.

Whether it’s the tactical chaos of Gauntlet or the sheer star power of the player roster, this Battlefield 6: RedSec tournament is shaping up to be a must-watch moment in the FPS scene.

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The biggest moment in THE FINALS esports is about to kick off. This November, the Grand Major 2025 is landing at DreamHack Stockholm, and it’s shaping up to be a massive showdown for pros, rising stars, and fans alike.

With open access, high stakes, and a format built to keep the action intense, this is the tournament that’ll crown the first true Grand Major champion. Whether you’re playing, watching, or just curious, here’s the breakdown.

The format is locked. The rulebooks are live.
The Grand Major takes place at DreamHack Stockholm, Nov 28–29.

$100,000 prize pool. 16 teams. 1 champion.

Register for Open Qualifiers August 14th.

Watch the reveal video here: https://t.co/EBDGRDieFX

— THE FINALS (@reachthefinals) August 7, 2025

Key Dates

• Registration Opens: 14 August 2025
• Open Qualifiers: 30 August & 6 September 2025
• Grand Major Finals: 28–29 November 2025 at DreamHack Stockholm

What is THE FINALS?

THE FINALS is a fast-paced, free-to-play competitive shooter developed by Embark Studios. It throws teams of three into destructible, highly interactive arenas where they battle to grab cash and deposit it in vaults before their opponents do.

What makes THE FINALS stand out is its mix of:

• Dynamic environments – buildings, walls, and floors can be blown apart to change the flow of combat.
• Unique playstyles – light, medium, and heavy builds with custom loadouts.
• Spectacle and style – matches are presented as a high-energy game show, complete with announcers, flashy visuals, and unpredictable twists.

It’s a game where quick thinking and wild creativity are just as important as aim, and it’s built to deliver moments that look incredible both to play and to watch.

Image Credit: Embark Studios

The Road to Stockholm

The Grand Major is open to three regions: America (NA), Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Open Qualifiers

Here’s how teams make it from day one to the big stage. It all starts here. Each region gets two Open Qualifier events, giving teams two chances to fight their way through.

How it works:

• Seeding Phase: Teams jump into 3v3 Final Round matches, playing three best-of-three heats. The first round is random, then the rest is based on win-loss records.
• Knockout Phase: A single-elimination bracket where every match is do-or-die.

From each qualifier, the top eight teams move forward, that’s 16 per region heading to the Closed Qualifiers.

Image Credit: Embark Studios

In APAC, the process is run by Nexon and Tencent, so the exact format may differ slightly, but the goal’s the same: make the cut and keep your Grand Major dream alive.

Closed Qualifiers

This stage is where the action ramps up, and the broadcast coverage begins.

Hybrid Elimination Format:

• Cashout Matches (3v3v3v3) – fast-paced, multi-team chaos.
• Final Round (3v3) – classic THE FINALS head-to-head play.

Teams first battle it out in Cashout, with the top two moving to a Final Round. Win that, and you’re straight into the Grand Major. Lose, and you’ve still got a second shot in another Cashout run, but mess up twice, and you’re out.

Image Credit: Embark Studios

By the end:

• NA sends 7 teams to Stockholm
• EMEA sends 6 teams
• APAC sends 3 teams

That’s our 16 Grand Major contenders.

The Grand Major – DreamHack Stockholm

28 November, Day One

All 16 qualified teams face off in hybrid elimination matches that mixes Cashout and Final Round Gameplay. By the end of the day, only eight teams survive.

image Credit: Embark Studios

29 November, Day Two

The eight become four, and this is where it gets spicy. These final four teams keep looping through Cashout matches and Best-of-Two Final Rounds. Each Final Round win earns a point. First to five points? They’re the Grand Major champions.

Image Credit: Embark Studios

More Than Just Matches

Embark Studios says the Grand Major won’t just be about the games. Expect:

• In-game bundles and team-support items
• Broadcasts with top-tier production
• Opportunities to meet the devs at the event

Whether you’re grinding ranked, cheering from the crowd, or tuning in from home, you’re part of this story.

How to Register

Think you’ve got what it takes to make it to Stockholm? Sign-ups for the Open Qualifiers go live 14 August 2025. You can register your team directly through the official THE FINALS website here:

Register for the Grand Major 2025

Spaces are open across all three regions, so make sure you and your squad are ready before the qualifiers kick off at the end of August.

How to Watch

Streaming details for the Grand Major 2025 haven’t been revealed yet. But you can expect official broadcasts to land on THE FINALS’ YouTube channel and Twitch when the time comes.

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The battle’s back on, and it’s bigger than ever.

After an explosive showing in 2024, Call of Duty: Warzone is dropping straight back into the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh for 2025. From 6th to 9th August, 21 of the best trio squads from around the globe will battle it out on Rebirth Island, all for a shot at glory and a slice of a juicy $1 million USD prize pool.

A full week of COD Warzone at EWC 25 🔥

Here’s everything you need to know! pic.twitter.com/0QkSYrOraz

— EWC Extra (@EWC_Extra) August 4, 2025

Falcons Aim to Defend Their Throne

Last year’s champs, Team Falcons, made up of Biffle, Shifty, and Soka, absolutely cooked the lobby in 2024, walking away with the title and a cool $200,000. Not only did they rack up an eye-watering 137 kills across the finals, but they also went unbeaten in their group stage, a first in Warzone history.

Image Credit: Esports World Cup

Now, they’re back to defend their crown, but the competition’s looking fierce. With teams like 100 Thieves, FaZe Clan, Fnatic, Virtus.pro, and a full spread of regional qualifiers from MENA to LATAM, there’s no shortage of hungry challengers looking to knock them off the throne.

Tournament Format: Three Stages, One Winner

The Warzone EWC 2025 sticks to the now-familiar Resurgence Trios mode – meaning non-stop action and very little downtime.

Here’s how it breaks down:

Stage 1 – Group Stage:
21 teams are split into three groups of seven. Each group plays four maps. The top seven teams across all groups go straight to the finals.

Stage 2 – Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ):
The 14 teams who didn’t make it through the groups battle across six matches. Only the top seven from this stage move on.

Stage 3 – The Finals:
14 teams face off in a high-pressure Match Point format. Teams must reach a certain point threshold through kills and placements. Once they do, they enter “match point” status – but to win the tournament, they’ve got to win a match while on match point. Sounds stressful? It is. One win can flip everything.

Warzone Tournament Format | Image Credit: Esports World Cup

Big Names, Global Stage

This year’s lineup includes a mix of returning powerhouses and fresh faces. Keep an eye on:

Team Falcons (Defending Champs)

100 Thieves, FaZe Clan, Virtus.pro (North America)

Ninjas in Pyjamas, Fnatic, ELF, Gentle Mates (Europe)

EVOS Esports, KOI, ARG ON TOP (LATAM and MENA)

WhateverItTakes (APAC)

Participating Teams | Image via esportsworldcup.com

What’s on the Line?

Players are chasing a share of $1,000,000 USD, plus Club Points that contribute to the EWC Club Championship.

Prize Pool Breakdown | Image via liquipedia.net

An MVP award may also be in the mix, worth a bonus $10,000.

When and Where to Watch

Dates: 6th–9th August 2025
Location: EWC Arena 2, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

You can catch all the action live on:

• Twitch: twitch.tv/ewc_white – dedicated Warzone stream
• YouTube: @ewc – full replays, highlights, VODs

The schedule for the EWC COD #Warzone is here 🗓️ 🏆

Support us and book your tickets 🎫 https://t.co/6RLYcxmdUm#AlwaysVision #EWC pic.twitter.com/kYZKSXf3dd

— Team Vision (@VisionEsportggs) August 4, 2025

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It’s official, Yangon Galacticos are the kings of PUBG MOBILE.

After a dramatic three-day showdown in Riyadh, Myanmar’s Yangon Galacticos have taken out the PMWC 2025 (PUBG MOBILE World Cup), part of this year’s massive Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Not only does this mark their first-ever global title, but it’s also the first time a team from Myanmar has clinched an EWC championship.

From Underdogs to Unstoppable

Their road to victory was anything but straightforward. Yangon Galacticos barely scraped through the group stage in 11th place, sending them into the high-pressure Survival Stage, a brutal cutthroat round where only the top eight would advance. In the tightest of margins, they squeezed into the Grand Finals in 8th, just one point above the cutoff.

But once they got there, something clicked.

On Day One of the finals, YG came out swinging. With two chicken dinners, plus a 2nd and 4th place finish, they rocketed up the leaderboard. Their momentum carried over to Day Two with another two wins and a solid run of placements that left them sitting on top heading into the final day.

Image via esportsworldcup.com

The Smash Rule Twist

Day Three introduced the Smash Rule, a unique twist where teams had to surpass the top points score by at least 10, and then win a match, to take the crown.

YG were the first team to hit the match point target, joined not long after by Alpha Gaming and Weibo Gaming, both hot on their heels. But none of them could close it out with a match win, meaning the title would come down to total points.

In the end, Yangon Galacticos held on with 157 points, outlasting Weibo Gaming on 142 and Alpha Gaming on 141.

Image Credit: Esports World Cup

With that, they walked away with USD $500,000 in prize money, plus another $47,000 from earlier stages, bringing their total haul to $547,000. Not bad for a team many thought wouldn’t make the finals.

Image via Liquipedia.net

MVP Goes to Mongolia’s DOK

While Alpha Gaming fell just short of the win, Uuganbayar “DOK” Dulguun walked away with individual honours. The Mongolian player racked up a staggering 31 eliminations, earning him the SONY MVP award and a tidy $10,000 in prize money.

Image Credit: Sony | Esports World Cup

A Massive Moment for SEA Esports

Yangon Galacticos’ win is a huge milestone, not just for Myanmar, but for Southeast Asia’s growing influence in the mobile esports scene. From nearly being knocked out to hoisting the trophy, YG’s Cinderella run is the kind of story that’ll inspire the next wave of players across the region.

With the Esports World Cup continuing across more titles in the coming weeks, one thing’s clear: SEA teams are here to play, and win.

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